Trial Representative - Workers' Compensation
About the job
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation law, including direct trial experience.
- Strong knowledge of California Workers’ Compensation procedures and regulations.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting QME/AME reports.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable settlements.
- Experience preparing and finalizing settlement documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and remain highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to travel to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board locations in the Los Angeles area as needed.
- Prepare files for trial, including client preparation, the strike process, determining trial posture, and filing required pleadings.
- Represent clients at Workers’ Compensation trials and hearings in the Los Angeles area.
- Review and evaluate QME/AME reports to determine case strategy and trial readiness.
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and defense representatives.
- Collaborate with internal attorneys, case managers, and support staff on case preparation and client advocacy.
- Maintain detailed records of case activities, trial outcomes, and negotiations.
- Provide strategic guidance to the legal team based on trial results and trends.
- Maintain case-file data entry and workflows to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Abramson Labor Group represents employees in employment-related disputes with employers and injured people seeking compensation in California. Its legal practice covers workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and unpaid wages, alongside claims for job-related injuries or illness and personal injury cases. The firm reviews potential claims through free, confidential evaluations and works on contingency, collecting a share of money recovered through a settlement or verdict rather than charging clients an hourly bill. Founded in 2015, Abramson Labor Group is headquartered in Burbank, California, and represents clients across the state.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burbank, CA
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- New lawyers get a defined support structure: ALG assigns newly barred associates a senior associate and paralegal support.
- Senior litigators gain leadership scope: ALG includes trial leadership and supervision of junior attorneys in its senior associate role.
- A degree is optional for hearing representatives: ALG lists $28-$37 hourly pay and prefers, rather than requires, a bachelor's.
What critics are saying
- Transcript attorneys face repetitive volume: ALG requires a steady review queue and detailed billable-time tracking.
- Remote hearing work has geographic limits: ALG requires California residency and lists possible travel to assigned hearing locations.
- Senior litigation duties extend beyond cases: ALG includes client pitches, industry presentations and networking alongside courtroom responsibilities.
What makes Abramson Labor Group unique
- Multilingual intake reaches more workers: ALG serves clients in English and Spanish, with Armenian intake available.
- Case stages have dedicated leadership: ALG names separate pre-litigation and client-support department managers.
- Attorney work is segmented: ALG advertises a transcript-review position that neither takes nor defends depositions.
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